Kremlin denies planned talks with US envoys amid reports CIA head in Russia
Summary
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly visited Moscow for discussions, despite the Kremlin saying no talks with US envoys were planned this week. The visit is the highest-level US trip to Russia since January and comes as negotiations to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remain stalled.Key Facts
- US media reported CIA Director John Ratcliffe was in Moscow on Tuesday.
- The Kremlin denied any planned talks with US envoys for this week.
- A US military plane flew from Riga to Moscow and then left, possibly carrying Ratcliffe.
- The CIA declined to comment on the visit.
- This is the highest-level US visit to Russia since January, confirmed by Axios.
- Washington informed Ukraine about the delegation and asked to pause strikes during the visit.
- Ratcliffe has been involved in prisoner exchanges between the US and Russia since President Trump took office in 2025.
- Russia-Ukraine peace talks are currently stalled amid ongoing conflict.
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